Joseph Mungo

Mr. Mungo is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rose Mungo; three sons, Anthony Nicholas Mungo of Rutland, Joseph Mungo of Princeton and Paul Mungo of Miami; three daughters, Mary Feeley and her husband, Stephen, of West Boylston, Catherine Rose Coston and her husband, Kent, of Eastford, Conn. and Roseann Miner and her husband, Timothy, of Marshfield; a brother, Frank Mungo of Worcester; six grandchildren, Matthew Feeley and his wife, Valerie, Meghan Townsend and her husband, Sean, Michael Feeley, Brittany Lassen, Cody Lassen, and Ryan Miner; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two sisters, Rose Marie Caldwell and Mary Tarallo.

Mr. Mungo was born in Italy, son of the late Agazio and Maria Mungo. He was an infant when his family moved to the United States and was 3 years old when they settled in Worcester.

He served in the United States Navy, during World War II. He received numerous commendations including: the Presidential Unit Citation, World War II Victory Medal, American Defense Service Medal and Navy Occupation Service Medal. He would remain in the Navy as a career sailor for the next 20 years. He spoke many times about his numerous battles including the battles of Midway and Guadalcanal. He could recount with accuracy his survival of the sinking of the USS Atlanta.

Mr. Mungo retired from the Navy and then worked as a salesman for McKesson Liquor Company for 19 years, before he retired. He and his wife were faithful members of Saint Anne's Church in Shrewsbury. He was a member of The Eastside Post 201 American Legion and was proud of his time in the Navy. He enjoyed tinkering with wood, and decorating for the holidays.

His greatest accomplishment was being a family man. He loved the times spent with his wife and children, and the births of his grandchildren made him happy.

Calling hours for Mr. Mungo will be held on Friday, July 5, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in Mercadante Funeral Home and Chapel, 370 Plantation St., Worcester, followed by a funeral procession to Saint Anne's Church, 120 Boston Turnpike Road, Shrewsbury, where Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Entombment will follow in Notre Dame Mausoleum, Worcester. Flowers may be sent or donations in his memory may be made to the Guadalcanal Veterans, 815 Mimosa Lane, Reading, PA 19606. To leave a condolence message online or for directions, visit www.mercadantefuneral.com.